Photo courtesy of McKneely Funeral Home - Amite
Amite, Louisiana
Sep 24, 1931 – Jul 15, 2025 (Age 93)
Florence Mariotti Beard, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many, passed away at her home in Amite, La. on July 15, 2025 at the age of 93. A former resident of Baton Rouge, La. and longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
Flo moved to Amite, La. to live with her son and quickly became a loving member of St Helena Catholic Church. She was a devout Marian and very dedicated to her faith. Flo lit up any room she entered. She had that little twinkle in her eyes that went along with her fun loving spirit. She had a flair for fashion. Wherever you would see her you knew she would be dressed perfectly with everything matching from her earrings down to her shoes. Flo is survived by son, Gary Beard and his wife Diane; grandchildren, Jason, Jennifer, Nathan, Nicholas, Jacob, and Jon; great grandchildren, Gabby and Ellie; her lifelong friend, Nita Vicari and all the Vicari family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Beard and her son, Father Mark Beard.
A special thank you goes out to her special caregivers and Modern Home Health and Hospice for loving our Flo Bird and taking such good care of her. Visitation will be held at St. Helena Church Hall on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 8:30am until Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon. Rosary in Hall at 9am presented by Catholic Daughters and Knights of Columbus, Amite. Entombment will follow on the grounds of Greenoaks Memorial Park. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Read MoreI'm sorry to hear of the passing of Flo Beard. I meet her attending Father Beard's sermons. She was a very special person. Gary and family accept my condolences. Bob
Bob Midkiff
July 28, 2025 | Other
My condolences to Gary and family.....and Eternal Rest for your Mom.
Christine Greenberg
July 27, 2025 | Other
So sorry to hear about Flo. She was a true southern belle. Janie and Charlie Peters
Janie/Charlie Peters
July 27, 2025 | Baton Rouge, LA | Friend
Gary and family, your mom was an amazing lady and raised a beautiful family! Please accept my sincerest sympathies on the loss of your mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I understand the pain of losing an amazing parent. My deepest condolences. Your mom will be missed especially her sweet smile and laughter! Praying that she is holding the Pearl of Great Price in Heaven and enjoying being in the presence of Jesus and all the loved ones that have gone before her. As...
Carolyn Abadie Landry
July 21, 2025 | Friend
Miss Flo, your visits with Miss Alice at The Red Scissor Salon helped her get through her difficult times. Jeff and I are forever grateful. rc
Ricky Currier
July 20, 2025 | Amite City, LA
Prayers being offered for Mrs. Beard ! I know Fr. Beard will be taking care of her thru the intersession of our Blessed Mother Mary ! What a Blessing for Mr. And Mrs. Beard to have raised such a wonderful family ; God will truly reward you both as He will for Fr. Mark also! My prayers for Fr.Mark and both his parents will be in my daily prayers ! Blessings to all her family Gaynell Leonard
Gaynell Leonard
July 19, 2025 | Metairie, LA | Acquaintance
Flo is now with her God and her son and husband, those so important to her. I will miss her smile and her stories, her grace and her friendship. May you be blessed and give praise to God for eternity in His loving mercy. My prayers and thoughts of love to her family who will surely miss her.
Regina Wedig
July 16, 2025 | Amite, LA | Friend
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Mittie Rohner
July 16, 2025 | Amite
So saddened to hear of "Miss" Flo's passing. I am sure a huge part of her died when Fr Mark passed on. My thoughts and prayers are with Gary and family. "Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies"Proverbs 31:10. These words in Proverbs exemplify "Miss" Flo I think. After seeing Jesus and Our Blessed Mother Fr Mark and Mr Harold surely must have greeted her with arms wide open and that comforts me.
Glenda Sharkey
July 16, 2025 | Amite/Ponchatoula, LA | Friend